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Rescue Ranch to host Coffee with Critters on February 24

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch will host Coffee with Critters on Friday, February 24, from 8 to 10 a.m. This drop-in, free community breakfast will introduce folks to

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EnergyUnited accepting applications for Empowering the Future scholarships

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited is now accepting applications for its student scholarship program, Empowering the Future. This year, the cooperative will award $5,000 college scholarships to two outstanding

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MPD Felony Arrests: December 22 – January 10

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS DECEMBER 22 ♦ Patrick Joseph Zitiello Jr., 44, of Clay Street, Mooresville, charged with possession of a firearm by a felon. DECEMBER 23 ♦ Caleb Tony Allison,

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MGSD to celebrate completion of renovation projects at South, Park View elementary schools

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Graded School District will celebrate the completion of the district’s renovation and expansion projects at South and Park View elementary schools with a pair

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Iredell County Government Career Opportunities ($2,500 Sign-On Bonus)

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping

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SPD: Statesville High student faces charges after teacher finds loaded handgun in backpack

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville High School student faces drug and weapons charges after school staff found a handgun in an unattended backpack on Friday. The Statesville Police Department announced

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Viewpoint: A call for action to support our schools and community

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY ERIC TODD SCOTT SR. I would like to say thank you to Dr. Jeff James and the participants for the Iredell-Statesville Schools press conference. Great job! It was very

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NCDOR announces opening of business and individual income tax seasons

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) will begin accepting both business and individual income tax returns over the next few weeks. The NCDOR

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Couple blames Troutman town manager for injuries daughter sustained in golf cart accident

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN After their 6-year-old daughter was injured in a golf cart accident during a party for a youth football team at Troutman ESC Park, a Statesville couple is

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City of Statesville: Public Notice

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

PUBLIC NOTICE LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY The City of Statesville will vote on a lease agreement with the Lamar Companies for the use of two billboards on City properties: PIN

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I-SS: Statesville High placed on Security Alert after staff member finds firearm in classroom

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville High School was placed on Security Alert on Friday after a staff member found an unattended bookbag containing a firearm in a classroom, according to an

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Sheriff: Man facing murder charge in connection with father’s death apprehended

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect in the slaying of a 65-year-old Iredell County man has been apprehended in Charlotte. Sheriff Darren Campbell said Carlton Michael Clarke, 23, was arrested Friday

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Sheriff: Two suspects face drug trafficking charges after ICSO investigation

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects, including a verified gang member, face felony drug trafficking charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (January 20)

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

  Applications are being accepted online only. Apply for open positions online by clicking HERE. Current Openings Assistant Director of Planning Planning Assistant Facility Supervisor- Marketing/Programs Recreation/Parks Athletic Facility Supervisor (Part-Time)

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State of North Carolina invests $9.9 million in digital equity and literacy initiatives

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s (NCDIT) Division of Broadband and Digital Equity has announced $9.9 million in awards for the state’s first Digital

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Boston Marathon bombing survivor to speak at Iredell Health Foundation’s International Women’s Day event

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News When Rebekah Gregory crossed the Boston Marathon finish line, she had no idea her life was about to change forever. Gregory and her 5-year-old son,

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Iredell commissioners approve contract with Stewart Engineering for phases II and III of Jennings Park

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners voted on Tuesday to approve a design and engineering services contract with Stewart Engineering for phase II and III of the

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Statesville Woman’s Club announces Arts Festival winners

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News During their January meeting, the Statesville Woman’s Club focused on “A New Year, A New You!” Club members Tammy Kennedy and Roxanne Kennedy led a

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Mooresville commissioners approve 10-year plan to significantly upgrade town’s cycling network

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville commissioners on Tuesday approved a 10-year plan to create a highly connected, convenient, and low-stress bicycling network. The town is currently home to 2.2 miles of

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Birth Announcements: January 4-14

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 4 ♦ A girl, Amelia Zelda Benfield, born to Kenny and Amy Benfield

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Horizon Church to host annual Soup-er Bowl Sunday Soup & Chili Cookoff on February 12

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Horizon Church will host its annual Soup-er Bowl Sunday Soup & Chili Cookoff following the 10 a.m. service on Sunday, February 12. The public is

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Sheriff: Florida woman faces felony drug charges after being stopped by ICSO deputies for traffic violation

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Florida woman faces felony drugs after being stopped by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for a traffic violation. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Toni

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Mooresville resident to host community meeting for residents to share environmental concerns on January 19

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville resident Ava Dandurand is concerned about air and water quality, and she decided to provide an opportunity for other residents to share their views on these

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Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County partners with CATS to produce free caregiver training videos

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County (HPCIC) recently partnered with the Iredell-Statesville Schools Career Academy & Technical School (CATS) to develop a series of

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Save a Life: Set a date to donate blood

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Do you want to make a difference in our community? Luckily, you do not need an elaborate plan to make a positive, long-lasting impact. You

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I-SS Board, county commissioners discuss options for funding construction of Weathers Creek High School

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners and Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members seem to be in agreement about the need to build Weathers Creek High School. The sticking points

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After losing Board of Adjustment appeal, Josh’s Farmers Market owner vows: ‘I ain’t leaving’

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Board of Adjustment denied Josh’s Farmers Market owner Josh Graham’s request to override Town Planner Danny Wilson’s imposition of citations on the business. But Graham

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Video: ICSO deputies searching for murder suspect Carlton Michael Clarke

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Related Content January 14 – Sheriff: ICSO deputies searching for suspect in Troutman-area homicide

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Sheriff: Woman used child’s life-threatening illness to scam local businesses, individuals out of nearly $30K

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A former Troutman resident faces six felony charges in connection with a scheme that Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigators said resulted in the loss of nearly $30,000

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Iredell County planning staff invites public to help shape Horizon Plan 2045

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County government staff has begun the process of updating the county’s guiding planning document, “The Iredell County Horizon Plan 2045.” The current document, “Horizon

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Zero Tolerance: I-SS superintendent, law enforcement officials taking hard stance against violence in schools

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Iredell-Statesville Schools officials have worked strategically over the past few years to ensure that students, staff and visitors are safe while they are inside I-SS facilities. With

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DACI Community Conversation on Substance Misuse set for February 7

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell is planning a series of community conversations on substance misuse topics throughout 2023 in an effort to educate the community

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Piedmont HealthCare welcomes new allergist & immunologist

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Dr. Erin Klaffky has joined the practice at Piedmont HealthCare Allergy & Immunology at the Mooresville and Statesville locations. She will work alongside Dr. Frank

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Moving Forward Together: Mooresville honors life’s work of civil rights icon (Photos)

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Town of Mooresville’s Community Relations Committee hosted “Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Moving Forward Together.” Beginning with a peace walk at the Charles Mack Citizen Center,

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Sheriff: ICSO investigators seize $600K worth of THC products

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigators seized more than $600,00 worth of products containing THC following an investigation of a suspicious package.  On Tuesday, January 10, ICSO narcotics

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Lift Every Voice: Statesville celebrates life of MLK (Photos)

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was honored Monday morning in a joyous and heartfelt celebration of his life at the Statesville Civic Center. Musical

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